A new report by the European Parliament fails to answer how increasing freedom for businesses in the collaborative economy is compatible with protecting social rights. Only basic income can ensure this, says Dániel Fehér, Chair of the activists’ network...

After an inspirational series of meetings in London 24-26 March, the new board of Unconditional Basic Income Europe (UBIE) gets ready for a busy year ahead. Our weekend of events themed ‘Basic Income: not just a pretty idea’ in London was a big success. Over 60...

Benoît Hamon, a vocal supporter of basic income, came out first (36%) in the first round of the socialist primary in France on Sunday. He now has a serious chance to become the final Socialist candidate for the presidential election. For Unconditional Basic Income...

The European Parliament’s Research Service (EPRS) just released a well-balanced briefing paper on basic income, which outlines the state of play in Europe. The 8-page long document provides a very clear definition of unconditional basic income, and why the debate is...

Swiss people have a reputation for being at the vanguard when it comes to discussing and implementing progressive social ideas. Last Sunday, the whole world was watching as they went to the polls on the question of unconditional basic income. For the members of the...

May 9th is celebrated as the day of Europe. UBIE wishes to take this opportunity to send an open letter to all candidates to the European elections in order to know how they stand on hte issue of the unconditional basic income. All supporters are invited to spread...